Richard Branson

News about Richard Branson, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Jan. 18, 2015

Travel Q&A with billionaire British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, who shares why he chose Chicago to launch his first Virgin Hotel in the United States. MORE

Aug. 31, 2014

Amy Chozick Talk interview with British entrepreneur Richard Branson, whose book The Virgin Way has been published. MORE

Feb. 7, 2014

Several Caribbean nations commit to start replacing diesel generators, most common means of producing electricity on islands, with renewable sources like wind, solar or the earth’s heat; nations sign pact at meeting organized by the Carbon War Room, nonprofit organization established by billionaire Richard Branson. MORE

Oct. 4, 2013

The Virgin Group tycoon unveils his new $60,000 rental on Necker Island, which replaces the mansion that burned in a fire in 2011. MORE

Apr. 30, 2013

Richard Branson's spaceship Virgin Galactic makes its first powered flight, breaking sound barrier in test flight over Mojave, Calif; commercial spaceship will eventually carry 500 people who have signed up for a trip to space. MORE

Jul. 12, 2012

Virgin Galactic, space venture founded by Richard Branson, says it plans to develop a rocket that would carry small satellites into orbit at a fraction of the current cost. MORE

Jan. 15, 2012

Download interview with Virgin Group chief executive Richard Branson, who discusses his personal taste in reading, music, movies and other entertainment. MORE

Money and Business/Financial Desk

ON a recent blustery Saturday, a scruffy-looking Englishman and a small group of guests climbed aboard two giant hot-air balloons in the southern English countryside. As the winds pushed the balloons above fields of muted green, the host waved from the gondola to throngs of spectators below. An hour later, the balloons touched down with a thud near an old graveyard. The balloonist stepped out -- to be mobbed by children pleading for autographs.